WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
!! The Soul Sauna is NOW OPEN !!
We are very pleased to announce that our sister business “The Soul Sauna”, which is based on the same site as Balanced Soul Yoga & Therapy, is now open and taking bookings!
Opening days are Thursday – Sunday 8am-8pm.
As a little launch gift, throughout July, we would like to offer all existing Balanced Soul customers a 10% discount on our sauna Private Hire for 1 hour (£36 instead of £40). Simply enter the following code upon booking:
BALANCEDSOUL10
Follow the website link below to find out how to book your sauna experience, view our gallery and discover the amazing health benefits that a sauna and cold plunge can offer.
thesoulsauna.co.uk
Happy sauna-ing!
Guided Meditation and Spiritual Hypnosis with Olivia -Thursday 23rd July, 8-9pm.
Book your space directly by emailing oliviahnb@gmail.com
Full Moon Sound Bath – Next sound bath is Friday 24th July, 7-8pm.
Book your space directly via the following link:
https://mycalminthecity.as.me/fullmoonsoundbath
!! NEW PRACTITIONERS !!
We are also very pleased to welcome to the Balanced Soul family…
Lianne from Shine Bright Therapies
Lianne offers gentle holistic therapy sessions from the studio therapy room.
An integrative holistic therapist and coach, Lianne combines hypnotherapy, Reiki, mindfulness and other healing therapies to support relaxation, emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation. Working with both adults and children, helping with stress, anxiety, confidence and emotional balance.
Free wellbeing consultations are available, with 30, 60 and 90-minute sessions to book.
Enjoy £10 off your first 60-minute session throughout July – visit the website to learn more, read reviews or book.
shinebrighttherapies.co.uk
AND
Lisa from Lisa Marie Wellness & Beauty
Lisa is a Mulbarton local who has recently made the move from a busy city salon to the peaceful surroundings of The Healing Hut at The Soul Sauna. She offers a range of relaxing treatments, including massage, facials, lash lifts, and other beauty services, all designed to help you look and feel your best.
To book an appointment with Lisa, simply follow the link below:
https://lisamariebeautywellness.bookinbeautiful.com
Best of luck ladies!
And now…. Onto to our series for this month:
Yoga for the Moon
Life is all about balance. Whether it relates to work, home life, what we eat and drink, how often we socialise, or how we choose to spend our time, a balanced approach allows us to enjoy life fully without drifting into excess. Balance is not about perfection; rather, it is about creating harmony between the different aspects of our lives so that we can feel healthy, fulfilled and grounded.
In yoga, the concept of balance extends far beyond the physical practice of finding stability in a posture. Yogic philosophy encourages us to cultivate balance mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well. One of the guiding principles that supports this idea is Brahmacharya, one of the five Yamas, which form part of the Eight Limbs of Yoga.
Traditionally, Brahmacharya was associated with celibacy. However, in modern yoga teachings it is more commonly understood as moderation and the wise use of energy. It invites us to avoid both excess and depletion, encouraging a middle path between overworking and under-engaging, striving and resting, indulgence and restraint. Brahmacharya reminds us to be mindful of where our energy is directed and to make choices that support our overall wellbeing. It is a philosophy that can be applied to every area of life, including work, family, food, exercise, technology, and relationships.
I wanted to explore this theme of balance and brahmacharya throughout this month’s classes, especially as our previous series focused on “Yoga for the Sun.” In Hatha Yoga, the syllable “Ha” symbolises the sun and “Tha” symbolises the moon. Together, they represent the union of complementary energies within us: activity and rest, strength and softness, effort and ease. To create balance following our more vinyasa style sun-focused practice, this month’s series will embrace the more calming and reflective energy of the moon through the practice of Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar).
From a scientific perspective, Moon Salutations offer a number of benefits for both the body and mind. Unlike the more dynamic and heat-building Sun Salutations, Moon Salutations are typically practised at a slower pace, encouraging deeper, diaphragmatic breathing and activating the parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the body’s “rest and digest” response.
The sequence includes gentle side bends, lunges, squats, and hip-opening postures that help release tension commonly held in the hips, lower back, and shoulders, while improving mobility and circulation. Slow, mindful movement combined with conscious breathing has been shown to help lower stress hormones, reduce feelings of anxiety, and support emotional regulation. Many practitioners find that Moon Salutations cultivate a sense of calm, balance, and inner reflection, making them a wonderful practice for restoring equilibrium in both body and mind.
Balanced Soul Yoga’s logo beautifully reflects this philosophy through the combination of the sun and the moon. It serves as a reminder that yoga is not simply about movement on the mat, but about finding harmony in all aspects of life. By embracing both the energising qualities of the sun and the nurturing qualities of the moon, we can create a more balanced approach to our practice and to the way we live each day.
I hope you have a great month- see you on the mat.
Love, health and happiness,
Rae
xxx